House Freedom Caucus chairman Mark Meadows is out of the running to replace John Kelly as chief of staff. President Trump wants the North Carolina Republican to stay in Congress. "Congressman Mark Meadows is a great friend to President Trump and is doing an incredible job in Congress," White House press secretary Sarah Sanders. "The president told him we need him in Congress so … [Read more...] about Mark Meadows out of the running for White House chief of staff

A judge in Oklahoma on Tuesday upheld a law that requires a 72-hour waiting period for women seeking abortions, the latest in a wave of state-level legislation that restricts access to abortion. Prior to the ruling, Oklahoma already had among the most restrictive laws for abortion access. The nearly 70,000-square-mile state has only four abortion clinics, according to the … [Read more...] about Oklahoma judge upholds 72-hour waiting period for women seeking abortions

UNITED NATIONS — Secretary of State Michael Pompeo issued a warning over Iran's ballistic missile capabilities on Wednesday and blasted the 2015 nuclear agreement, ratcheting up the administration's rhetoric against the regime in remarks to the U.N. Security Council. "Today Iran has the largest ballistic missile force in the Middle East," Pompeo said. "It is clear … [Read more...] about Pompeo blasts Iran at the U.N. over ballistic missile program